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Bachelor of History and Economics

University of Reading

Reading, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A combined major joining History with Economics.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in History and Economics (BS) and interpret organisational evidence
Evaluate strategic options
And communicate informed business decisions.

Career outcomes

Research Associate
Policy Analyst
Program Coordinator
Communications Specialist

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
Including Historical Research and Writing
Historical Writing
Law and History
Introduction to Middle Eastern History
Pirates
Planters
And Patriots: Making the Americas
1492–1804
Japanese Literature and Culture
Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical A level offer BBB
Including History or a humanities-based essay subject
International Baccalaureate 30 points overall including 5 in History or a humanities-based essay subject at higher level
BTEC and other international qualifications are accepted by country
Applicants without UK-equivalent qualifications may enter through a foundation year.

Accepted academic background

A levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international secondary qualification, Applicants without UK-equivalent qualifications may need the International Foundation Programme

Language tests

IELTS 7.0 overall (no element below 6.0)

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£26,850 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Whiteknights campus, Reading
Faculty or school	_
Department	Department of History
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	University of Reading offers competitive international undergraduate scholarships, Including subject-restricted schemes. Eligibility depends on the student’s course, Nationality and academic merit, Not all programmes qualify.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.